Section 161 — Building Act 2004: Regional authority must adopt policy on dangerous dams, earthquake-prone dams, and flood-prone dams

161 Regional authority must adopt policy on dangerous dams, earthquake-prone dams, and flood-prone dams (1) A regional authority must, within 18 months after the commencement of this Part, adopt a policy on dangerous dams , earthquake-prone dams, and flood-prone dams within its region. (2) The policy must state— (a) the approach that the regional authority will take in performing its functions under this Part; and (b) the regional authority's priorities in performing those functions; and (c) how the policy will apply to heritage dams. Section 161 heading: amended, on 15 March 2008, by section 33(1) of the Building Amendment Act 2008 (2008 No 4). Section 161(1): amended, on 15 March 2008, by section 33(2) of the Building Amendment Act 2008 (2008 No 4).